Automated Solutions Consulting Group (ASC Group)

Remote Access Solution Pre-Implementation Checklist

You’re reviewing options for providing your user community with remote access to network applications and data. However, before you begin comparing remote access solutions, take a moment to consider the following factors in your decision:

What are your goals?

How will implementing a remote access solution improve your current delivery of technology to end users?

What specific uses will be made of the system?

How will the community benefit as a whole?

Who needs access to what?

What applications do you want to make accessible? (Don’t forget about phone system access!)

Do you need to connect remotely from multiple locations on one site, or mainly from off-site locations?

Is access from mobile devices (such as smartphones) required, or only from desktops/thin clients?

What fits your budget?

Your ideal solution will differ depending on whether your goal is keeping costs down or easily managing a complex environment. ASC Group implements a variety of solutions to meet different budget levels.

What resources will you utilize to support remote access?

Do you have enough IT staff to manage remote access system maintenance and troubleshooting? Outsourcing this support may be a good option.

In your area, do users have easy access to an Internet connection when not on site?

Are users provided with laptops for remote access, or will they use their own laptops/PCs to connect?

Do you have a strategic plan for implementing a remote access solution?

Just like any other project, a remote access solution should have a project plan, objectives, and timelines. For assistance with constructing a remote access solution plan, contact ASC Group at tara.lamboley@ascgrp.com or (770) 924-9833 x133.